Intensive online German courses

An intensive course has two or three 2.5-hour live classes per week. A course usually lasts around six weeks, but this can vary by group and frequency. Check your group’s exact start and end dates.

An extensive course has one 2.5-hour class per week and spreads learning over more weeks. An intensive course has two or three 2.5-hour classes per week. Choose according to your availability for classes and independent practice. Check each group’s exact dates.

No. A1.1 is part of A1. Completing A1 requires A1.1 and A1.2, or equivalent knowledge. Each course card identifies the specific sublevel. The duration of one course therefore does not represent the time needed to complete an entire CEFR level.

You do not need any German knowledge to start at A1.1. If you have studied German before, take our free placement test before choosing a course. The result helps you select a course suited to your current knowledge.

Yes. A level may have several groups with different days, times or start dates. Open “View groups and times” to compare them. You enrol in a specific group, so check its complete schedule and dates.

The courses are online and you can join from another country. Course times adapt to the time zone detected in your browser. The ⓘ icon beside each time shows the original time in Argentina (UTC −3) and international equivalents. Check the displayed time zone, especially when travelling or when daylight saving time changes during the course.

In addition to five to 7.5 hours of live classes per week, we recommend three to four hours for revision and Campus activities. This is a guideline. Your actual needs depend on the level, your previous knowledge and your learning pace.

The course includes recordings of live classes so you can review the content on the Campus. Watching a recording does not automatically fulfil attendance or assessment requirements. If you expect to miss classes frequently, ask for advice on a suitable group before enrolling.

You need a computer with a microphone and headphones, a stable internet connection and a place where you can listen and participate. Also set aside time for Campus activities. Check the technical requirements on the course page before starting.

Select ARS, USD or EUR to view the total course price in that currency. The website remembers your choice. ARS payments include bank transfer and cards through MercadoPago; USD and EUR payments include international cards or PayPal. Check the amount and payment method before buying. If your card uses another currency, your bank or payment provider handles conversion.

No. The specified course material is purchased separately. Before buying, check the book and edition for your level on the books and materials page. Different levels may use different books.

Choose your level, open the course page and select a group with registration open. Review its days, times, dates and price, then use the enrolment button to continue. Full groups and closed registrations are marked. If no suitable group is available, ask about upcoming options.

No. Course certification and the international ÖSD exam are different. The course includes the assessment and certification described on its page. The ÖSD exam requires separate registration and payment. Sprachzentrum Buenos Aires is an ÖSD exam centre. See the exam dates and conditions. A sublevel such as A1.1 does not cover the whole A1 level.